Royals Roundup

By Josh Martin, Sports Editor

The men’s volleyball team went undefeated this past weekend with back-to-back 3–0 wins against the COTR Avalanche. They are currently in first place in the standings by a hefty margin with a stellar record of 19–1 and 38 points in 20 games—14 points ahead of the second placed VIU Mariners. The boys have this weekend off but will be facing the Mariners next weekend on February 8 at 8 p.m. and February 9 at 3 p.m.

The women’s volleyball team beat the Avalanche this past Saturday 3–2 but lost in the rematch on Sunday 3–0. They sit in fifth place in the standings with a 6–14 record and 12 points in 20 games. They face the Mariners on February 8 at 6 p.m. and on February 9 at 1 p.m.

The men’s basketball team were defeated by the Quest Kermodes, 97–83, this past Friday but managed to beat the Capilano Blues on Saturday by a score of 81–71. The Royals are fifth in the standings with a 6–9 record and 12 points in 15 games. They face the VIU Mariners this Friday at 8 p.m. and the Camosun Chargers on Saturday at 3 p.m.

The women’s basketball team suffered a loss against the Kermodes 49–48 last Friday and another one against the Capilano Blues on Saturday 63–49. They are second in the standings with a 10–5 record and 20 points in 15 games. The Royals host the Mariners this Friday at 6 p.m. and the Camosun Chargers on Saturday at 1 p.m.